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The Aerospace & Defence Research Team
This vertical is covered by a dedicated research group inside Fundamental Business Insights that tracks the global aerospace, defense, and space industry full-time. Our analysts follow fleet orders, procurement programs, export-control developments, defense budgets, and evolving platform requirements as they happen — not just at the point a report is commissioned.
Every estimate in this vertical is built from primary conversations with OEMs, tier-1 suppliers, airlines, and defense procurement stakeholders, and cross-checked against government budget disclosures, regulatory filings, program contracts, and international standards bodies, then reconciled through both bottom-up and top-down modeling before an internal quality review.
Who we interview
OEM program leads, defense procurement officers, airline fleet planners, and Tier-1/Tier-2 supplier executives.
Regulatory fluency
Analysts track FAA, EASA, ICAO, and export-control regimes so platform and program forecasts reflect real timelines.
Program & budget modeling
Forecasts factor in defense budget cycles and procurement programs, not just technology adoption curves.
Sub-domains we track
Aerospace & Defence reports on this site span the following sub-domains. Reports aren't filed under these as separate sub-categories yet — search or browse the full list below to find a specific market.
Commercial Aviation
Aircraft platforms, fleet orders, leasing, and passenger & cargo airline markets.
Aerospace Manufacturing & Materials
Airframe structures, composites, alloys, and advanced manufacturing processes for aerospace platforms.
Airport Infrastructure & Operations
Terminal systems, ground handling, air traffic management, and airport capital investment.
Aviation Technologies & Avionics
Flight control systems, navigation, cockpit electronics, and connectivity platforms.
Defense Systems & Military Technologies
Land, air, and naval defense platforms, weapons systems, and military electronics.
Space Technologies & Satellite Systems
Launch vehicles, satellite manufacturing, ground systems, and space services markets.
Unmanned & Autonomous Systems
Military and commercial drones, autonomous platforms, and counter-UAS technologies.
Aerospace MRO & Aftermarket
Maintenance, repair, overhaul services, spare parts, and aftermarket support across platforms.
Secondary sources behind this vertical
Alongside primary interviews, every Aerospace & Defence estimate is checked against these authoritative public and regulatory sources.
| Secondary source | Official website |
|---|---|
| International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) | icao.int ↗ |
| International Air Transport Association (IATA) | iata.org ↗ |
| Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) | faa.gov ↗ |
| European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) | easa.europa.eu ↗ |
| Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) | aia-aerospace.org ↗ |
| NATO | nato.int ↗ |
| U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) | defense.gov ↗ |
| Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) | darpa.mil ↗ |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) | nasa.gov ↗ |
| European Space Agency (ESA) | esa.int ↗ |
| SAE International | sae.org ↗ |
| RTCA | rtca.org ↗ |
| ASTM International | astm.org ↗ |
| International Organization for Standardization (ISO) | iso.org ↗ |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) | nist.gov ↗ |
| Int'l Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG — AS/EN/JISQ 9100 series) | iaqg.org ↗ |
| Airports Council International (ACI World) | aci.aero ↗ |
| Missile Defense Agency (MDA) | mda.mil ↗ |
| Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) | sipri.org ↗ |
| Jane's (Janes) | janes.com ↗ |
Air Traffic Control Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (End Use, Center, Components, Application), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
Air Traffic Control Market size is likely to expand from USD 10.03 billion in 2025 to USD 19.92 billion by 2035, posting a CAGR above 7.1% across 2026-2035. The industry’s revenue...
Full Body Scanner Market Size & Share, By Application (Transport, Critical Infrastructure) , System Type (Backscatter System, Millimeter-wave system), Regional Forecast, Industry Players, Growth Statistics Report 2024-2032
Full Body Scanner Market size surpassed USD 1.96 Billion in 2023 and is predicted to exceed USD 3.89 Billion by end of the year 2032, observing around 7.9% CAGR between 2024 and 20...
Multi-Mode Receiver Market Size & Share, By Platform (Fixed-wing, Rotary wing), Fit-Type (Retrofit, Line-fit), Application (Navigation and positioning, Landing) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global multi-mode receiver market size is projected to grow from USD 1.22 billion in 2024 to USD 1.88 billion by 2034, with a CAGR surpassing 4.4% throughout the forecast perio...
Battle Management System (BMS) Market Size & Share, By Component (Communication Devices, Computer Hardware Devices), Platform (Computing, Communication & Networking), End user (Army, Navy) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global battle management system (bms) market size is predicted to reach USD 16.1 billion by 2034, up from USD 11.09 billion in 2024, reflecting a CAGR of over 3.8% during the f...
In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Product, Aircraft Type, End-user), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity Market size is predicted to expand from USD 6.94 billion in 2025 to USD 15.98 billion by 2035, with growth underpinned by a CAGR above 8.7% b...
X-Band Radar Market Size & Share, By Type (Sea-Based X-band Radar, Mobile X-band Radar), Array (Passive Electronically Scanned Array (PESA), Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)), Application (Defense Application, Commercial Application) - Growth Trends, Regional Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany), Competitive Positioning, Global Forecast Report 2025-2034
The global x-band radar market size is predicted to reach USD 9.31 billion by 2034, up from USD 6.6 billion in 2024, reflecting a CAGR of over 3.5% during the forecast period from...
Drone Warfare Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Type, Operation Mode, Range, Capability, Application), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
The global drone warfare market size was around USD 24.92 Billion in 2025 and is slated to grow at a 9.8% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, surpassing USD 63.47 Billion by 2035.
3D Printed Drones Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Component, Technology, Type, Application), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
The global 3D printed drones market size was more than USD 825.17 Million in 2025 and is set to grow at a 18.7% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, crossing USD 4.58 Billion by 2035.
Drone Charging Station Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Charging Method, Type, Application), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
The global drone charging station market size was estimated at USD 478.46 Million in 2025 and is projected to grow at a 6.6% CAGR from 2026 to 2035, reaching USD 906.6 Million by 2...
Unmanned Surface Vehicle Market Size & Growth Forecast 2027–2036, By Segments (Type, Application, Size), Regional Demand Trends (North America, Asia Pacific, Europe), Key Country Insights (U.S., Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Italy), and Competitive Landscape
The global unmanned surface vehicle market size was worth USD 1.92 Billion in 2025 and is poised to grow at a 11.8% CAGR between 2026 and 2035, attaining USD 5.86 Billion by 2035.
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